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WASHINGTON (AP) — The possibility of bringing in Colin Kaepernick for a tryout was “discussed” by the quarterback-needy Washington Redskins Dwayne Haskins Jersey , according to coach Jay Gruden, who said Tuesday the team made a “strictly football” decision to look elsewhere.“Isn’t it obvious what the real reason is?” Kaepernick’s lawyer, Mark Geragos, wrote in an email to The Associated Press.Kaepernick, who led the San Francisco 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance, hasn’t played since the 2016 season, when he began kneeling during the national anthem as a way to protest police brutality and social and racial injustice. He filed a grievance against the NFL last year, saying team owners colluded to keep him off rosters.Gruden told reporters during a conference call that there would have been “a greater possibility” of considering Kaepernick for a roster spot if the Redskins were in need of a QB in Week 1 rather than at this stage of the season.“Not a lot of time to really get a brand new quarterback and new system installed and taught in a couple of days of practice,” Gruden said. “So he’s been talked about and discussed, but we’ll probably go a different direction.”Added Gruden: “You want to have somebody with a similar skillset to the quarterback you have. Not that Colin can’t do some of the things that I’m talking about, but somebody with a little bit of familiarity.”Washington quarterback Colt McCoy had surgery Tuesday after fracturing his right fibula in a 28-13 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. McCoy had replaced Alex Smith as the starting quarterback after Smith broke his right leg in a game last month and was ruled out for the season.Gruden said McCoy would not go on injured reserve immediately because there is a slight chance he might be able to return to action by Week 17.Now the Redskins will turn to Mark Sanchez, who starts at QB next Sunday for the Redskins (6-6) against the visiting New York Giants (4-8).Against the Eagles Dwayne Haskins Redskins Jersey , the 32-year-old Sanchez compiled a passer rating of 53.7, going 13 for 21 for only 100 yards with one interception and one fumble that he managed to recover.“For me to go in and play was in an emergency situation and those things happen. Now it goes from contingency plan to game plan,” Sanchez said. “Listen, I’ve seen just about everything in this league except for, I don’t know, a Super Bowl game.”He hasn’t started a regular-season NFL game since going 0-2 in the 2015 season.Sanchez’s career passer rating is 73.7, and he has more interceptions (87) than TD passes (86) since entering the league as a first-round draft pick of the New York Jets.Gruden said the Redskins would be bringing in a couple of unemployed quarterbacks for workouts later Tuesday and then would decide among them and those street free agents that tried out last month when Sanchez was signed. That group included Kellen Clemens, T.J. Yates, EJ Manuel and Josh Johnson.Notes: Already missing two starting guards, the Redskins lost two more against Philadelphia. Jonathan Cooper tore a biceps tendon and needs season-ending surgery; Tony Bergstrom will miss at least two games with a high ankle sprain. … LB Ryan Anderson will likely miss at least a week with a strained hamstring. Johnathan Abram, SafetySchool: Mississippi State | Conference: SECCollege Experience: Senior | Age: 22Height / Weight: 5-11 / 205 lbsProjected Draft Status: 2nd or 3rd RoundNFL Comparison: DJ SwearingerCollege StatisticsPlayer OverviewJohnathan Abram is going to be a savage in the secondary for the team that drafts him in April.The Columbia, Mississippi native was considered a three-star recruit coming out of East Marion High School.Abram originally committed to playing for the University of Georgia as a result of heavy recruitment by defensive coordinator https://www.theredskinslockerroom.com/authentic-dwayne-haskins-jersey , Jeremy Pruitt.Abram played his Freshmen season in Athens before current Head Coach Kirby Smart was hired by the Bulldogs and Pruitt left to become the defensive coordinator at the University of Alabama.After this coaching personnel shift, Abram decided to leave Georgia.For his Sophomore season he would play at Jones County Junior College in Mississippi.After that year 24/7 Sports ranked him as the 10th overall JUCO prospect.By leaving the conference completely, Abram was allowed to play in the conference of his choosing for his Junior and Senior seasons. For Johnathan’s Junior and Senior campaigns he returned to the SEC Conference, enrolled at Mississippi State University, and became a terror on the back end of their defense.Abram quickly became known as a big-hitter and enforcer in the SEC.In 2018, the Mississippi State Bulldog defense was the number one scoring defense in the country.Abram was a big part of that, along with his fellow draft prospect teammates Montez Sweat and Jeffery Simmons.Abram’s outstanding Senior season earned him AP First-Team All-SEC & Third-Team All-American honors.Abram is a downhill force against the run game and a more than acceptable coverage man in the passing game.He is a Safety who appears to diagnose a play quickly and get to the ball in a hurry.And in watching film, one thing is certain, he is not afraid of contact.However, his aggression can get the best of him at times as his adrenaline seems to send him into plays a bit out of control.With the correct coaching and patience, this should be able to get cleaned up at the next level.Strengths Hard hitting classic Strong Safety who plays with violent intentions. His coaches and teammates love his high motor and energy.Was not observed “taking plays off” on film Vocal team leader on the back end of the defense and in the huddleHas the range and speed in run support to get downhill in a hurry. Had 9 tackles for a loss as a Senior Above average blitzing skills that are ideal for an in-the-box type SafetyConsistently observed attempting to strip the ball away from the ball carrierPossesses a thick frame, which should help him stand up to the violent contact that comes with playing Safety in the NFLWeaknessesNeeds to improve his ball skills Womens Dwayne Haskins Jersey , only generated two interceptions in his college career. Seems to struggle with tracking the ball in the air. Aggressive style at times has led him to overrun plays and take bad angles. Needs to do a better job of playing under control and cutting down the missed tacklesPlays with stiffness in his hips, which can be a liability in man coverageHe could stand to raise his target as many times he just throws himself at the ankles of the running back or receiverLet’s See His Work:How He Would Fit On The RedskinsWith a hole at Safety created by the release of defensive captain DJ Swearinger the Redskins could look to the draft to fill a need.Currently the roster has Montae Nicholson (probable suspension coming for involvement in a physical altercation), Troy Apke (a project at the position who would need to make enormous strides to be a large contributor this year), Adonis Alexander (Another project and former supplemental draft pick), and Deshazor Everett (meh) slotted as possible starters at Safety for next season.Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is an unrestricted free agent and may decide to sign elsewhere.Even if they were to re-sign Clinton-Dix, more help is needed.Abram could come in and immediately start at Strong Safety for the Redskins.His playing style is eerily similar to Swearinger, so the defense could move forward without missing much of a beat.While he may not have the “swag” or the mouth that DJ had, he has the potential to be an early contributor and future defensive leader.r with his prowess for attacking running backs.After all, we play in a division that features Ezekiel Elliott and Saquon Barkley.Should he be available when the Skins are picking on day two of the draft, Abram could be just what the doctor ordered for the team’s secondary.Will he even still be on the board by then?Stay tuned Skins fans.